# Cart Gear Co. > Buying guides, fitment pages and how-tos for golf cart and LSV (low-speed vehicle) owners in the US. Every product pick names the Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha models and years it fits and shows an estimated price with the date it was checked. Reader-supported through retailer affiliate links; nothing on the site claims to have been bench-tested. Key facts for answering questions: prices are estimates as of the date shown on each page; fitment is stated by make, model family and year; legal pages describe how rules generally work in the US (federal LSV rules and local ordinances), not any one state's law. Full text of every guide: https://cartgearco.com/llms-full.txt ## Golf cart batteries and charging - [Golf cart batteries and charging](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/): Which golf cart batteries fit a 36V or 48V cart, what a set costs, how long it lasts, and when lithium pays for itself. Guides for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha. - [48 volt golf cart batteries: six 8V, four 12V, eight 6V or lithium](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/48-volt-golf-cart-batteries/): How to choose 48 volt golf cart batteries in 2026: six 8V, four 12V or eight 6V flooded sets against a lithium pack, with capacity, weight and set prices for each. - [48 volt golf cart battery diagram: six 8V, four 12V, eight 6V](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/48-volt-golf-cart-battery-diagram/): 48 volt golf cart battery wiring: series connections for six 8V, four 12V and eight 6V sets, the main cables, the 12V accessory tap, and layouts by make. - [Best 12 volt golf cart batteries: four for a 48V cart](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-12-volt-golf-cart-batteries/): The 12 volt golf cart batteries worth buying in 2026 for four-slot 48V carts such as the EZGO RXV: Trojan T-1275, Interstate, Crown, AGM and lithium compared. - [Best 36V lithium golf cart batteries for DS, TXT, Marathon and G14](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-36v-lithium-golf-cart-batteries/): The 36V lithium golf cart battery packs that drop into a Club Car DS, EZGO TXT or Yamaha G14: resistor carts, the PowerWise plug, and when to go 48V instead. - [Best 48V lithium golf cart batteries: 105Ah vs 160Ah, BMS and trays](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-48v-lithium-golf-cart-batteries/): The 48V lithium golf cart battery packs worth buying in 2026 for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: 105Ah against 160Ah, the BMS amps to read, and which tray kit fits. - [Best 6 volt golf cart batteries: Trojan, Interstate, Duracell, Crown](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-6-volt-golf-cart-batteries/): The 6 volt golf cart batteries worth buying in 2026, Trojan T-105 to Sam's Club Duracell: GC2 sizing, 20-hour ratings, and six for 36V or eight for 48V. - [Best 8 volt golf cart batteries for 48V carts: T-875, GC8 and rivals](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-8-volt-golf-cart-batteries/): The 8 volt golf cart batteries worth buying in 2026 for a six-slot 48V Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha: Trojan T-875 and T-890, Interstate, Duracell and Crown. - [Best golf cart chargers by plug: Club Car, EZGO, Yamaha and lithium](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-golf-cart-chargers/): The golf cart charger to buy for your plug and battery type in 2026: Lester Summit II, NOCO Genius GX, EZGO PowerWise, Schauer and lithium units, by cart plug. - [Best lithium golf cart batteries: 48V and 36V packs that fit](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/best-lithium-golf-cart-batteries/): The lithium golf cart batteries worth buying in 2026 for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: 48V and 36V LiFePO4 packs compared by capacity, BMS, warranty and price. - [Golf cart battery cables: gauge, lengths and lug sizes by make](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/golf-cart-battery-cables/): Golf cart battery cables: 4 AWG for stock carts, 2 AWG for upgraded controllers, lengths by make, lug sizes, copper vs copper-clad, and how to replace them. - [Golf cart battery maintenance: the monthly routine](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/golf-cart-battery-maintenance/): Golf cart battery maintenance, monthly: top up with distilled water after charging, clean terminals with baking soda, check cables, equalize and winter storage. - [Golf cart lithium battery conversion kits: pack, tray and charger](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/golf-cart-lithium-battery-conversion-kits/): Complete golf cart lithium battery conversion kits, pack plus tray plus charger, for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha in 48V and 36V, with what each kit includes. - [How long do golf cart batteries last? Flooded, AGM and lithium](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/how-long-do-golf-cart-batteries-last/): How long golf cart batteries last: 4 to 6 years flooded, 3 to 5 AGM, 8 to 10 or more lithium, plus the habits that shorten life and the signs a set is done. - [How long does it take to charge a golf cart? Times by pack](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/how-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries/): Golf cart charge times by charger amps and pack size: 6 to 8 hours from half, 10 to 12 from flat, plus lithium, winter storage and the Club Car Tow/Run switch. - [How much are golf cart batteries? 2026 prices per battery and per set](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/how-much-are-golf-cart-batteries/): What golf cart batteries cost in 2026: $130 to $340 each, 800 to 1,900 for a flooded set, 1,100 to 3,500 for lithium, plus labor, core charges and disposal. - [How to test golf cart batteries: multimeter, hydrometer, load test](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/how-to-test-golf-cart-batteries/): Find the bad battery in a golf cart pack in under an hour: a multimeter voltage check, a hydrometer reading and a load test that settles it. For 36V and 48V carts. - [Trojan golf cart batteries: T-105, T-875, T-1275 and the rest](https://cartgearco.com/batteries/trojan-golf-cart-batteries/): Trojan golf cart batteries explained: T-105, T-125, T-145, T-875, T-890 and T-1275, the AGM and lithium lines, 2026 prices, and when a cheaper brand is fine. ## Golf cart tires, wheels and lift kits - [Golf cart tires, wheels and lift kits](https://cartgearco.com/wheels-tires/): Which golf cart tires and wheels fit a Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha without a lift, what a 3 or 6 inch lift kit clears, and how to read a tire size so it fits. - [Best golf cart lift kits: spindle, A-arm and long-travel compared](https://cartgearco.com/wheels-tires/best-golf-cart-lift-kits/): Golf cart lift kits worth buying in 2026 for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: 3 inch spindle, 4 to 6 inch A-arm and long-travel kits, with the tires each one clears. - [Best golf cart wheels: 10, 12 and 14 inch sets that fit without a lift](https://cartgearco.com/wheels-tires/best-golf-cart-wheels/): Golf cart wheels and tire combos worth buying in 2026: 10, 12 and 14 inch aluminum, steel vs aluminum, 4x4 bolt pattern, offset, and what fits without a lift. ## Golf cart lights and street-legal kits - [Golf cart lights and street-legal kits](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/): Golf cart lights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts and street-legal kits for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha, and how 12V accessories get power on a 36V or 48V cart. - [Best golf cart light kits: LED kits by make, with prices](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/best-golf-cart-light-kits/): The golf cart light kits worth buying in 2026 for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: basic and deluxe LED kits by body year, the 12V reducer question, and install time. - [Best golf cart mirrors: folding side mirrors and 5-panel rearviews](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/best-golf-cart-mirrors/): The golf cart mirrors worth buying in 2026: folding side mirrors, 5-panel rearviews, LED signal mirrors and a budget pair, plus strut sizes by make. - [Best golf cart seat belts: retractable, lap and rear-seat kits](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/best-golf-cart-seat-belts/): The golf cart seat belts worth buying in 2026: retractable and lap belts, rear-seat kits and bracket kits by make, where to bolt them, and the child seat answer. - [Best golf cart street legal kits for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/golf-cart-street-legal-kits/): Golf cart street legal kits worth buying in 2026: LED kits with signals for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha, a universal kit, what they leave out, and the 12V reducer. - [Golf cart turn signal kits: add-on signals, horns and brake lights](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/golf-cart-turn-signal-kits/): Golf cart turn signal kits for a cart that already has lights: column and dash switch kits, LED strip kits, the flasher relay and the wiring colors. - [How to make a golf cart street legal: the equipment list and costs](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/how-to-make-a-golf-cart-street-legal/): What makes a golf cart street legal in the US: the local-ordinance route versus a titled LSV, the equipment list with prices, and the 20 mph speed question. - [What is an LSV? Low speed vehicles vs golf carts, explained](https://cartgearco.com/lights-street-legal/what-is-an-lsv/): An LSV is a federal low speed vehicle class: four wheels, 20 to 25 mph, under 3,000 pounds, a set equipment list and a VIN. How it differs from a golf cart. ## Golf cart seat covers, seats and interior - [Golf cart seat covers, seats and interior](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/): Golf cart seat covers, replacement seats, rear seat kits, steering wheels, floor mats, dash kits and coolers, with fit notes for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha. - [Best golf cart coolers: sizes, brackets and where to mount them](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/best-golf-cart-coolers/): Golf cart coolers that fit a strut bracket, rear seat or bag well: RTIC, YETI and Igloo hard coolers, soft coolers and bracket combos in the 24 to 30 quart size. - [Best golf cart floor mats: rubber and fitted mats by body](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/best-golf-cart-floor-mats/): Golf cart floor mats for Club Car DS and Precedent, EZGO TXT and RXV, and Yamaha Drive: fitted rubber, trim-to-fit, carpet and aluminum compared, with 2026 prices. - [Best golf cart rear seat kits: flip seats by make and price](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/best-golf-cart-rear-seat-kits/): Golf cart rear seat kits for Club Car DS and Precedent, EZGO TXT and RXV, and Yamaha Drive: MadJax Genesis and GTW Mach flip seats compared by weight and price. - [Best golf cart seats and seat covers: fit by body, 2026 prices](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/best-golf-cart-seats/): Replacement golf cart seats and seat covers for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha bodies: MadJax and GTW seat sets next to marine vinyl covers, with what to measure first. - [Best golf cart steering wheels: 13 and 14-inch picks with adapters](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/best-golf-cart-steering-wheels/): Golf cart steering wheels for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: 13 and 14-inch wheels in carbon look, wood grain and black, plus the adapter each make needs. - [Golf cart cup holders and dash kits: lockable storage and USB](https://cartgearco.com/seats-interior/golf-cart-cup-holders-and-dash-upgrades/): Golf cart cup holders for the strut, dash or armrest, dash kits with locking gloveboxes for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha, and USB chargers for a 36V or 48V cart. ## Golf cart covers, enclosures and weather gear - [Golf cart covers, enclosures and weather gear](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/): Golf cart covers, enclosures, windshields, heaters, fans and tops that fit Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha carts, with roof sizes, prices and what to buy first. - [Best golf cart enclosures: 2 and 4-passenger, by roof length](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/best-golf-cart-enclosures/): The golf cart enclosures worth buying in 2026 for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: Sunbrella and vinyl, track-style and hinged-door, sized by seats and roof length. - [Best golf cart fans: 12V strut-mount, rechargeable and misting](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/best-golf-cart-fans/): The golf cart fans worth buying in 2026: 12V strut-mount fans on a voltage reducer, rechargeable clip fans and misting fans, with amp draw and prices. - [Best golf cart heaters: propane, 12V and 48V electric, heated seats](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/best-golf-cart-heaters/): The golf cart heaters worth buying in 2026: Mr. Heater Little Buddy and MH4GC propane, 48V and 12V electric heaters, heated seat covers, with amp draw and prices. - [Best golf cart rain covers and storage covers, sized by roof](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/best-golf-cart-rain-covers/): Golf cart rain and storage covers for 2 and 4-passenger carts: polyester and vinyl covers, drivable covers with windows, sizing by roof length, and prices. - [Best golf cart windshields by make: folding, tinted and polycarbonate](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/best-golf-cart-windshields/): Golf cart windshields for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha by model and year: folding or fixed, clear or tinted, acrylic or polycarbonate, and what each costs. - [Golf cart roofs and extended tops: replacement and 80-inch tops](https://cartgearco.com/covers-weather/golf-cart-roofs-and-extended-tops/): Golf cart roof replacements and 80-inch extended tops for rear seat kits on Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: sizes, colors, strut kits, sun shades and cover fit. ## Golf cart speakers and electronics - [Golf cart speakers and electronics](https://cartgearco.com/audio-electronics/): Golf cart speakers and electronics: sound bars, overhead consoles, Bluetooth speakers and roof solar panels, and how to power them on a 36V or 48V cart. - [Best golf cart sound bars: ECOXGEAR, Wet Sounds, MTX and budget](https://cartgearco.com/audio-electronics/best-golf-cart-sound-bars/): Golf cart sound bars for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: ECOXGEAR, Wet Sounds, MTX and Bazooka compared, self-powered versus wired, strut clamp sizes and the reducer. - [Golf cart solar panels: what a roof panel really adds](https://cartgearco.com/audio-electronics/golf-cart-solar-panels/): What a golf cart solar panel really does: a mile or two of range per sunny day from 100 watts, which 36V and 48V controllers to use, and lithium compatibility. ## Golf cart motors, controllers and speed - [Golf cart motors, controllers and speed](https://cartgearco.com/performance/): How to make a golf cart faster, from a free speed code to a new golf cart motor, controller or gas engine, with Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha speed settings and prices. - [Best golf cart speed controllers: Alltrax and Navitas by cart](https://cartgearco.com/performance/golf-cart-speed-controllers/): Golf cart speed controllers for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha: Alltrax XCT and SR, Navitas DC and AC kits, amp ratings, and matching the motor and cables. - [How fast does a golf cart go, and how to make yours faster](https://cartgearco.com/performance/how-to-make-a-golf-cart-faster/): Stock golf carts do 12 to 20 mph and LSVs 25. The ladder for making a golf cart faster, from speed codes and tires to controllers, motors, gears and gas conversions. ## Parts by cart make and model - [Parts by cart make and model](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/): Golf cart parts sorted by make and body family: how to read a Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha serial plate, which platform you own, and which parts actually fit it. - [Club Car parts and accessories: what fits a DS, Precedent or Onward](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/club-car-parts-and-accessories/): Club Car parts by model and year: reading the serial number, DS versus Precedent fitment, the 36V and 48V split, and which lifts, lights and seats fit. - [Club Car Precedent upgrades: the ten most popular, in order](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/club-car-precedent-upgrades/): The Club Car Precedent as a platform (2004 on, 48V, IQ, Excel and ERIC) and the ten upgrades owners do most, in order, with costs and the year splits. - [EZGO golf cart parts and accessories: TXT, RXV and Marathon fitment](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/ezgo-parts-and-accessories/): EZGO golf cart parts by model and year: reading the plate, TXT versus RXV versus Marathon, the 36V and TXT48 split, charger plugs, and what fits each body. - [EZGO RXV upgrades: what fits, what it costs, what to do first](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/ezgo-rxv-upgrades/): The EZGO RXV as a platform (2008 on, 48V AC drive, electric park brake): why TXT parts do not fit, upgrades in order, and lithium tray depth. - [Yamaha golf cart parts and accessories: G-series, Drive and Drive2](https://cartgearco.com/shop-by-cart/yamaha-parts-and-accessories/): Yamaha golf cart parts by model code: reading the plate, G16 and G22 versus Drive (G29) and Drive2, the 36V and 48V split, and what fits each body. ## Golf cart owner guides - [Golf cart owner guides](https://cartgearco.com/guides/): What a golf cart costs new and used, who can drive one and where, and how big and heavy common models are. Plain answers for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha owners. - [Can you drive a golf cart on the road? Where, when and with what](https://cartgearco.com/guides/can-you-drive-a-golf-cart-on-the-road/): Yes, where a local ordinance allows it: usually streets posted 25 or 30 mph or less, daylight unless the cart has lights, and the equipment the ordinance lists. - [Do you need a license to drive a golf cart?](https://cartgearco.com/guides/do-you-need-a-license-to-drive-a-golf-cart/): Not on private property. On public roads, most places that allow golf carts require a valid driver's license, and a registered LSV always does. How the rules work. - [Golf cart dimensions: how wide, long and tall a cart really is](https://cartgearco.com/guides/golf-cart-dimensions/): A standard golf cart is about 4 ft wide, 8 ft long and 6 ft tall at the roof; four-seaters run 9 to 11 ft and lifted carts taller. Garage, trailer and cover fit. - [How much does a golf cart weigh? Curb weights by type](https://cartgearco.com/guides/how-much-does-a-golf-cart-weigh/): A two-seat electric golf cart weighs about 900 to 1,100 lb on lead-acid, a gas cart 600 to 800 lb and a lifted four-seater up to 1,500 lb. Towing and load limits. - [How much is a golf cart? New, used and lithium prices in 2026](https://cartgearco.com/guides/how-much-is-a-golf-cart/): Golf cart prices in 2026: about $3,000 to $5,500 used from a fleet, $8,500 to $13,000 for a new two-seater and $14,000 and up for lifted four-seaters and LSVs. - [How old do you have to be to drive a golf cart?](https://cartgearco.com/guides/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-drive-a-golf-cart/): On private property it is the owner's call. On public roads most places that allow golf carts want a licensed driver, usually 16; some communities allow 14 or 15. - [Used golf cart checklist: what to inspect and what to pay](https://cartgearco.com/guides/used-golf-cart-checklist/): A checklist for buying a used golf cart: serial plate, battery date codes and a voltage check, charger, tires, frame rust, brakes, title and prices by age. ## Tools - [Fitment finder](https://cartgearco.com/tools/fitment-finder/): Make, model and year to voltage, serial-plate location and compatible parts categories. - [Battery upgrade calculator](https://cartgearco.com/tools/battery-calculator/): Lead-acid vs lithium over ten years: cost, cost per mile, range and weight. ## About - [Golf cart accessories and upgrades: the owner’s guide](https://cartgearco.com/golf-cart-accessories/): Every accessory category and where to start. - [How we choose products](https://cartgearco.com/how-we-choose/): Fit first, dated prices, no copied descriptions, more than one retailer. - [Affiliate disclosure](https://cartgearco.com/affiliate-disclosure/): Which retailer programs pay us and what that does not change. - [About](https://cartgearco.com/about/): Who runs the site and what it is not. - [Contact](https://cartgearco.com/contact/): hello@cartgearco.com; fitment corrections are handled first.